Hinckley road improvement schemes to be discussed

Proposals for the £5m scheme include improvements to the Rugby Road/Hawley Road junction.

Plans to upgrade two key junctions in Hinckley and a range of highway improvements is to be discussed this week.

Proposals for the £5m scheme include improvements to the Rugby Road/Hawley junction.

There are also plans to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the Granville Road, Spa Lane, London Road and Coventry Road areas. 

Councillor Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “Rugby Road is a key route in Hinckley and it’s important we continue to invest in our transport network as the borough grows, with new homes, jobs and communities.

“If approved by cabinet, these proposals will improve sustainable transport options in and out of the town with quicker and more reliable journeys and encourage walking and cycling where possible.”

The scheme’s aim is to maximise the borough's economic potential by reducing congestion and shortening journey times. It also aims to improve air quality by encouraging more people to walk and cycle.

The scheme is being funded with £3.5m from the Government’s National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF), a funding pot which aims to provide upgrades to essential local roads. The remaining £1.5m will be provided by Leicestershire County Council and third party contributions.

The proposed plans will be discussed at Scrutiny on Thursday, 5 March before going to Cabinet on Tuesday, 24 March. 

Residents can watch the meeting online www.leicestershire.gov.uk/webcast